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AV04 KUJ

2004 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,874 mi
Last recorded102,874 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Defender81,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil Unable to tell if leaking because covered in dirt (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under carriage covered in dirt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 102,756 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil Unable to tell if leaking because covered in dirt (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under carriage covered in dirt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,075 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Top o/s corner missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,331 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AV04 KUJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 KUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV04 KUJ registered?

AV04 KUJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is AV04 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 KUJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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